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Reusing Windshield

WARNING:
  • Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
  1. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert the piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
    Fig 1: View Of Pin
    G05545706Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
      Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Application Area For Glass
      G05545707Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the quarter window glass.
    Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Around Quarter Window Glass
    G05545708Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the quarter window glass outward and detach the pins from the body.
  5. If a pin or spacer is damaged, remove it.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the pins or spacers from the quarter window glass, place alignment marks on the quarter window glass.
      Fig 4: View Of Quarter Window Glass
      G05545709Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.